Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes an agreement with the Ohio Traffic Safety Office (OTSO), State of Ohio, for the Driving under the Influence (DUI) Interceptor Program - FFY2027 and to appropriate funds to cover the costs of the program. The OTSO works to reduce high traffic related crashes to save lives and reduce injuries and economic loss. This program will deter impaired driving, with the use of The Division of Police’s DUI Interceptor, Mobile Breath Testing Vehicle (MBTV),
by assisting in the processing of impaired drivers by responding to the scene of suspected impaired drivers by saving the arresting officer time in processing blood search warrants and chemical testing.
The agreement authorizes reimbursement for the overtime and supplies/materials costs of sworn personnel working in the program. The funding for the agreement is dependent on federal funds from the US Department of Transportation for Federal Fiscal Year 2027 and follows the fiscal year period, October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
EMERGENCY DESIGNATION: Emergency legislation is necessary to make funds available for the grant funded activity period that started October 1, 2026, and for upcoming events where the MBTV will be in use.
FISCAL IMPACT: This ordinance authorizes the appropriation of $381,222.94 from the unappropriated balance of the General Government Grant Fund for the Division of Police to cover the costs associated with the DUI Interceptor Program- FFY27. This is the first year of this program.
Title
To authorize the Director of Public Safety to enter into an agreement with the Ohio Traffic Safety Office, State of Ohio, to participate in the DUI Interceptor Program - FFY27; to authorize an appropriation of $381,222.94 from the unappropriated balance of the General Government Grant Fund to the Division of Police to cover the costs associated with this project; and to declare an emergency. ($381,222.94)
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WHEREAS, the Divisio...
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